Dear Member,
With 2023 well underway, ISSA continues to celebrate our 100 year anniversary. Throughout the year, the association will be highlighting people, products and brands from around the world who have helped us reach this important milestone and those moving ISSA and the industry forward into the next hundred years.
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Supporting our members will be the focus again this year, along with ISSA's overarching purpose of promoting the cleaning and hygiene sector. Cleaning has clearly been identified as an essential industry in the health and hygiene space throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and the gains of the past few years should not be lost.
The 2023 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo is approaching fast, and ISSA Oceania is excited to see the ever growing interest throughout the industry. We look forward to continuing bringing you updates throughout 2023 and will ensure that local membership continues to have updates and support material on issues like government budget review summaries, minimum wage and superannuation updates and other local business and industry related topics.
Kind regards,
Lauren Micallef
ISSA Oceania Manager
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
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We are delighted to welcome new members to our community:
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- BULCS Holdings Pty Ltd
- Spitwater NSW
- Ecopack Pty Ltd
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- Hangzhou Cenozoic Robotics Co., Ltd
- Mrinmoyee Supply Pvt. Ltd
- Orapi Applied Pty Ltd
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ISSA OCEANIA ADVISORY COUNCIL UPDATE
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We would like to welcome Donna Willmette, National Key Account Manager at Rapid Group Co-operative Ltd as a new member of the ISSA Oceania Advisory Council. Donna brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge. On behalf of the Council and Association, we would like to thank Donna for the time she is volunteering to support the Industry, ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, INCLEAN brand and ISSA the Association.
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The annual Industry Leaders Forum is a series of interviews held exclusively with leaders having the biggest impact on the industry, featured in the recent editions of INCLEAN and INCLEAN NZ, the ISSA Oceania’s local publications.
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Providing you with an opportunity to discover the key trends, issues, and opportunities that are set to shape the sector in 2023, the series showcases the prospects and insights from those with the most impact in the cleaning industry.
We thank ISSA Members for sharing their ideas and insights: Ben Howden (TEAM Software), Steve Agar (Agar Cleaning Systems), Steve Nicholson (Solaris Papers), John Christiansen (Bunzl ANZ), Lisa Michalson (Cleanstar/XPOWER), Dr Greg Whiteley (Whiteley), Rusty Zay (Tennant Company), Bruce Lees (Rapid Group), Jonathan Weiss (Reckitt), Prue Martinotti (SPITWATER [OTTIGO Equipment]), Tom Culver (The Robot Factory), Tony Antonious (Polivac International), Bruce Whitely (Daniels Associates), Grant McLauchlan (CrestClean), Ebin Sebastion (NZ Cleaning Supplies).
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2023 ISSA CLEANING & HYGIENE EXPO
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2023 Expo expands to meet demand
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In response to the increased demand from exhibitors, ISSA has secured a larger space at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, to accommodate the growing number of participants at the 2023 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo. The new sponsorship packages have been introduced and companies interested in being part of the show are encouraged to act quickly to secure their spot before the new spaces are sold out.
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Call for speakers is now open
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Share your knowledge and expertise by presenting at the 2023 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, held on 1 - 2 November 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Do you have ideas and insights to share, a case study to present or a discussion topic you’d like to address? This is your opportunity to submit a thought-provoking and informative education session! Join the line-up of industry experts and leaders who are passionate about the latest products, services and best practices facing the cleaning and hygiene industry.
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2023 CONFIRMED EXPO SPONSORS
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As ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association continues to make its mark throughout the world, the ISSA Global Shows Portfolio will become the single platform where all industry specialists converge. The portfolio of ISSA Global Shows maintains the unified objective of changing the way the world views cleaning as well as providing the highest quality platforms available to industry professionals. With that in mind, a record number of exciting events are taking place around the world, aimed at broadening your knowledge and developing your skills:
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
10 am - 3 pm AEDT
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Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification (CIMS) is the first management standard which outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organisation.
Becoming a CIMS Certification Expert (C.C.E.) will provide professionals with an opportunity to demonstrate to their clients and employers their deep understanding of the quality standards in business management.
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Wednesday, 5 April 2023
9:30 am AEST
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Want to learn strategies to reduce indirect costs in your business? In today's challenging economic environment, businesses are facing unprecedented pressures from rising costs and shrinking margins. During this session we will discuss how engaging with a managed service for your smaller categories frees up time and resources to redirect to core areas of business.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2023
10 am - 1 pm AEST
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Want to learn how to estimate workload and costs of cleaning services? Like most cleaning professionals, you are probably trying to do more with fewer resources. This workshop will help you match your facility requirements with the right cleaning system to maximise resources, improve cleaning quality, and take your organisation to the next level of development.
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ISSA is continuing to add stories to celebrate its 100 years in the global cleaning industry association! To celebrate our anniversary, we want to highlight those who have helped us reach this important milestone - the many people, products, and brands, and those moving ISSA and the industry forward into the next hundred years. We continue to look to you to help tell these stories.
Has your brand been one of the industry leaders over the past 100 years? Does your organisation have any innovative products that have helped to transform the industry? Please complete the form with a nomination to be featured in the ISSA media.
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ISSA OCEANIA MEMBER LOCAL BENEFITS
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Keeping a business afloat in challenging times can be difficult, and ISSA Oceania aims to support our members with the exclusive ISSA Member Benefit Program, delivered in partnership with Supply Cluster. With access to over 30 common expense categories offering your company significant savings, the program provides a unique opportunity to manage your continuously growing business expenses. In April, Kerrie Mullaney, Business Partner at Supply Clusters will share with us some strategies to reduce indirect costs in your business during a free webinar on Wednesday, 5 April 2023. Read more and register now.
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UPDATE YOUR ISSA MEMBER DIRECTORY LISTING
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ISSA Member Directory provides you with a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, key customer contacts, and other cleaning industry professionals globally. To make sure you make the most of this exclusive ISSA member benefit, please keep your Directory listing details up-to-date.
Go to the ISSA member directory page issa.com/dir , search your company name and check your details.
If the details in your listing are incorrect, please, use this form to update them.
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ACCC greenwashing sweep unearths ‘widespread’ concerning claims
The ACCC will be investigating a number of businesses for potential ‘greenwashing’, following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices.
Of the 247 businesses reviewed during the sweep, 57 per cent were identified as having made concerning claims about their environmental credentials.
The ACCC encourages consumers and businesses to contact the ACCC to report any potentially misleading environmental or sustainability claims.
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The March/April issue of INCLEAN and the February issue of INCLEAN NZ magazines are now available online.
The March/April issue of INCLEAN focuses on cyber security and explains why cleaning and hygiene companies need a cybersecurity plan, as well as the growing movement towards ethical sourcing, and examines human resources trends for 2023.
The February edition of INCLEAN NZ and the January/February issues of INCLEAN both feature our fourth annual Industry Leaders Forum with exclusive interviews with those having the biggest impact on the industry.
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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
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Looking for an international perspective? You are part of a trusted worldwide community as an ISSA member and have unique access to international magazines such as ISSA Today and Cleanfax.
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The latest Cleanfax digital issue for January and February 2023 discusses all kinds of interesting carpet cleaning and restoration topics regarding companies, industry leaders, and exciting new products:
READ NOW
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Straight Talk, an ISSA podcast, presents a curated playlist of the hottest topics facing the cleaning industry today—from health and safety to infection prevention to innovative products to business development and much more. ISSA brings together the top experts and decision makers from across the cleaning world to give our listeners and members the most up-to-date information for their businesses. In the latest episodes:
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Focus on the Finish and Keep Floors Shiny and Safe
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EPA Safer Choice Program and the Cleaning Industry: The Next Big Move
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How to Handle and Even Remove Negative Reviews
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Confronting Child Labor Violations: Raising Awareness Through Cleaning Industry Training
ACCESS MORE EPISODES
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Using Data to Clean Smarter Not Harder
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*ISSA past webinars are exclusively available to ISSA members.
You must log in as a member to access the tools.
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Do you want to be the first to find out about upcoming ISSA events, training and new member benefits? Follow us on social media for the latest industry updates!
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